A large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Weituo, 17th Century | 十七世紀 漆金木韋陀立像

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A large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Weituo

17th Century

十七世紀 漆金木韋陀立像

the bodhisattva powerfully modelled as a warrior, standing with one foot thrust forward, his left arm at held backwards at waist level and his right arm posed to hold a now missing weapon, wearing an elaborate chainmail armor over flowing robes, the midriff with a fierce 'monster'-mask chest guard, the face with a gentle expression

Height 95.2 cm, 37 1/2 in.